Planning Forester

The Gorman Group•West Kelowna, BC

8d•CA$100,000 - CA$145,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Gorman Group is seeking a highly experienced Planning Forester to join their Southern Woodlands Planning Team, based in West Kelowna. This is a senior role requiring extensive operational and strategic forestry experience, with a strong emphasis on building and maintaining meaningful, long-term partnerships. The successful candidate will play a critical leadership role in advancing planning initiatives through collaborative, respectful, and effective engagement with Indigenous communities and stakeholders.

Requirements

Registered Professional Forester (RPF) with FPBC.
Minimum 15+ years of forestry experience, including leadership of complex operational and/or strategic planning programs.
Demonstrated, hands-on experience working collaboratively with First Nations, including consultation, relationship-building, and joint planning initiatives.
Proven ability to navigate complex, multi-stakeholder environments with professionalism and cultural awareness.
Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Commitment to safety and responsible forest stewardship.
Valid drivers’ license.

Responsibilities

Provide strong safety leadership across all planning activities.
Lead the development of cutting and road permits in close collaboration with First Nations, ensuring alignment with shared objectives and commitments.
Build, maintain, and strengthen trusted, long-term relationships with Indigenous communities, as well as government, stakeholders, and the public.
Facilitate ongoing information sharing, consultation, and engagement with First Nations.
Oversee preparation of Site Plans, permit applications, and appraisal analysis.
Supervise consultants to achieve timber development objectives.
Identify and implement operational efficiencies and contribute to Forest Landscape Planning initiatives.
Demonstrated and hands-on experience overseeing and peer reviewing the work of other forest professionals.